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War in Lebanon
US mediator arrives in Israel – meets with Netanyahu
US mediator Hochstein expressed cautious optimism in Lebanon a couple of attainable ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. He now desires to satisfy Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel.
US mediator Amos Hochstein has arrived in Israel, the place he’ll meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, in line with media reviews. He is predicted to current a US draft for a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia. According to additional reviews, Hezbollah sees the draft as a foundation for negotiations.
In the Lebanese capital Beirut, Hochstein reported progress after talks with the Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Berri is an ally of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah and an vital interlocutor within the wrestle for a ceasefire.
According to Lebanese safety sources, the US proposal requires Israel and Hezbollah to initially droop their assaults for 60 days. The Israeli military ought to then withdraw and the Lebanese military ought to be stationed on the border. If the ceasefire holds, Israel and Lebanon ought to maintain negotiations on the complete implementation of UN Resolution 1701. Among different issues, it envisages a withdrawal of the Hezbollah militia behind the Litani River, round 30 kilometers from the de facto border with Israel.
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